Nikon announces "Behind the Scenes" video series for enthusiast cinematographers

For those of our readers who are interested in learning some tips from the pros, Nikon has just launched a new video series aimed at enthusiast photographers and cinematographers. These pros will provide shooters with, "..insight on subjects ranging from lighting,
lensing, posing models, shooting landscapes, working with different
subjects and gearing up for a shoot.". The series, which went live today, is being hosted on Nikon's USA YouTube channel.

You can check out the first video below, as well as see the official Nikon Press release.

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NIKON EMPOWERS ENTHUSIAST PHOTOGRAPHERS WITH NEW "BEHIND THE SCENES" VIDEO SERIES AND INTRODUCTION OF GOOGLE+ COMMUNITY

Nikon
Goes On Location with Leading Pro Photographers to Educate and Inspire
Passionate Photo Enthusiasts with New Video Series and Online Community

MELVILLE, NY (March 11, 2014) - Nikon
Inc. today launched the "Nikon Behind the Scenes" video series,
dedicated to empowering and entertaining intermediate level
photographers by equipping them with the skills they need to take their
photography to the next level. The video series follows a diverse group
of leading photographers into the field, including Nikon Ambassadors Joe
McNally and Corey Rich and Nikon Professional Photographer Tamara
Lackey. These pros provide insight on subjects ranging from lighting,
lensing, posing models, shooting landscapes, working with different
subjects and gearing up for a shoot.

"Nikon
is committed to engaging our fans with interesting and informative
content, and the 'Nikon Behind the Scenes Video Series' is an
entertaining way to fulfill this promise," said Lisa Baxt, Associate
General Manager of Communications, Nikon Inc. "From the moment someone
picks up their camera, they have in their hands unlimited creative
possibilities and we hope this inspires them to make amazing images and
videos. With this video series and the new community on Google+, Nikon
is there to support photographers as they explore visual storytelling
and tap into their creative potential."

Nikon Behind the Scenes

Starting
with Nikon Ambassador and lighting expert Joe McNally, each featured
photographer will focus on their area of expertise. In "Nikon Behind the Scenes: Light It Up with Joe McNally,"
McNally will be exploring what is possible with Nikon Speedlights and
off-camera flash techniques. Over the course of five videos, he will
show viewers how to make the most of lighting in whatever situation a
photographer may find themselves in.

"Nikon Behind the Scenes: High Altitude Adventure with Corey Rich"
will focus on Nikon Ambassador Corey Rich's techniques for shooting
portraits, time lapse, action stills and video while high in the Sierra
Nevada mountains. Whether suspended from a sheer cliff face or braving
the elements, Rich's penchant for adventure can inspire others to
capture their extreme shot.

Finally, the series is rounded out with Nikon Professional Photographer Tamara Lackey, "Nikon Behind the Scenes: All in the Family with Tamara Lackey."
Lackey is well known for her family photography, and shares some of her
secrets to a successful portrait, whether it's coaxing an elusive smile
from a rambunctious toddler or capturing a couples' true personality.

The first video in the series will be go live on March 11 on the Nikon YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/nikonusa)
and the new NikonUSA Google+ page. A new video on a different topic
will be posted every couple of weeks to both the YouTube channel and
Google+ page for viewers to check out. The new Google+ page will feature
work from Nikon Ambassadors and Professional Photographers, and serve
as a hub for passionate photographers to share favorite photos, insights
on techniques and behind the scenes stories. On this page, Nikon aims
to help advanced, professional and aspiring photographers looking to
further their craft and take their passion to the next level. Please
find the official NikonUSA Google+ page at: plus.google.com/+NikonUSA

Video Series Schedule (subject to change)

Launch Date

Video Segment

Pro Photographer

Tuesday, March 11

Nikon BTS:Reading Light

Joe McNally

Thursday, March 20

Nikon BTS:Golden Hour Expedition

Corey Rich

Tuesday, April 1

Nikon BTS:Photos with the Family and Pets

Tamara Lackey

Monday, April 14

Nikon BTS:Small Lighting, Big Results

Joe McNally

Thursday, April 24

Nikon BTS:Extreme Action Shooting

Corey Rich

Monday, May 5

Nikon BTS:Capturing an Authentic Smile

Tamara Lackey

Thursday, May 15

Nikon BTS:Using Light to Tell a Story

Joe McNally

Monday, May 26

Nikon BTS:Packing for an Outdoor Shoot

Corey Rich

Thursday, June 5

Nikon BTS:Romantic Portraits

Tamara Lackey

Monday, June 16

Nikon BTS:Dramatic Portrait Lighting

Joe McNally

Thursday, June 26

Nikon BTS:Starry Night Time-Lapse

Corey Rich

Monday, June 30

Nikon BTS:Little Kids, Big Personalities

Tamara Lackey

Thursday, July 10

Nikon BTS:Advanced lighting

Joe McNally

Monday, July 21

Nikon BTS:Action with Video

Corey Rich

Thursday, July 31

Nikon BTS:Lenses for Great Portraits

Tamara Lackey

For more information about Nikon and their latest products, please visit www.nikonusa.com.

About Nikon

Nikon,
At the Heart of the Image™. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital
imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally
recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance
for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment.
Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras,
NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX®
compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products
and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 advanced
camera with interchangeable lens system. Nikon Corporation, the parent
company of Nikon Inc., recently celebrated its 80th anniversary of
NIKKOR optics, and announced the production of over 85 million NIKKOR
lenses in 2014, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior
optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com,
which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive
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